College Discovery is the higher education opportunity program at two-year CUNY colleges. It has been a part of The City University of New York since 1964 when it was established by a resolution of the Board of Higher Education. It was established to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to their educational and financial circumstances. Students are admitted without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, race, disability, or creed.

The College Discovery Program offers a pre-college summer experience, tutoring, counseling services, and financial assistance to help students succeed and graduate.

The mission of the College Discovery Program is to provide support services to students who have experienced academic and economic disadvantages in order to increase their opportunity to acquire a higher education.